Garrison Forest School

Garrison Forest School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
300 Garrison Forest Rd,  Owings Mills, MD
4.6
3.1
513 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
G. Peter O'neill
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$39,190
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
63
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
77.7%
Black
16%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Hispanic
2.5%

School Rankings

#5 Best Boarding HS in Maryland
#6 Best All Girls Schools in Maryland
#16 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 62 Students
University of Delaware 31 Students
Georgetown University 31 Students
Temple University 29 Students
Loyola University Maryland 26 Students
Penn State 25 Students
Towson University 25 Students
James Madison University 24 Students
Boston University 23 Students
Duke University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 46 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Marketing 17 Students
English 13 Students
International Relations 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 70 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/31/2025
I came in 8th grade, and have been attending every since. The campus is beautiful and the schedule is great, lots of time for recreation and breaks throughout the day.
4.0 Junior
12/14/2023
It's been great!
4.0 Senior
9/19/2023
I like that there is such a strong community and focus on building that connection between students, teachers, and parents. I appreciate that this environment allows the students to feel like they can enact change when they disagree with something or see an issue.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 11 Reviews
1.0 other
7/25/2025
As a recent GFS alum, I wouldn’t recommend it. There are better schools in the area that actually challenge and support their students. At GFS, as long as you're passing, they don’t really care.
1.0 parent
6/8/2024
This review is for the lower school; we ended up applying out. We had some really great teachers, and then in like a years time all of the staff either retired or quit. Academics here are very slow. If your child is gifted in any way, this is not the school for you. Most families are receiving a lot...
1.0 parent
2/12/2024
My daughter called just to inquire and based on her voice they assumed she needed financial assistance. She spoke to one person who hung up on her, she then called back thinking maybe the called dropped . At this point someome else answered, my daughter inquired about their 6th grade program she was...
2.0 parent
11/20/2023
My daughter was in the lower school and we left after realizing how far behind she was compared to her friends at Bryn Mawr. The school does not effectively handle the girls with behavior problems and allows them to stay and continue to be a disruption to the rest of the students. What was once a hi...

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Garrison Forest School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 300 Garrison Forest Rd in Owings Mills, in the Garrison neighborhood. Annual tuition is $39,190. The school has a total enrollment of 513 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Garrison Forest School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $396,957. Discover additional schools in the area, like McDonogh School, and more. Learn more about what Owings Mills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garrison Forest School.

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